39th Infantry Division (India)
39th Indian Infantry Division (originally the 1st Burma Division) was an infantry division of the Indian Army during World War II, which became a training division in 1943 after its recovery into India from Burma. The division was re-raised after independence and 39 Mountain Division is presently located in Palampur, Himachal Pradesh under XVI Corps.
| 39th Indian Infantry Division | |
|---|---|
| Active | 14 July 1941–1945 1966-date |
| Country | British India India |
| Branch | British Indian Army Indian Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Size | Division |
| Nickname(s) | Dah Division |
| Motto(s) | ‘Daring and Hardy’ |
| Engagements | |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Major General James Bruce Scott |
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